> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Unlocking Sustainable Design: Navigating Building Codes, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Resilience, and Rainscreen Assembly Strategies
> In this webinar, Zach Tolbert from Cambium explores how thoughtful wood selection can significantly reduce environmental impact.
In this webinar, Zach Tolbert from Cambium explores how thoughtful wood selection can significantly reduce environmental impact. Drawing from years of experience in both landscape architecture and the wood products industry, Zach breaks down how sustainable wood choices influence embodied carbon and improve the performance and longevity of built environments.
## What you'll learn
* How wood selection affects embodied carbon
* What makes certain wood products more sustainable than others
* Key characteristics that drive durability and long-term performance
* How small specification decisions create major climate impacts
* Best practices for choosing climate-smart wood materials
## Watch the recording
Watching the recording does not provide AIA continuing-education credit.
## Webinar details
* **Date:** November 18, 2025
* **Presenter:** Zach Tolbert from Cambium
* **Partner:** [Cladiator](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/cladiator-6ed7678533654a7f8002d6869f20ea0d)
In this webinar, Zach Tolbert from Cambium explores how thoughtful wood selection can significantly reduce environmental impact. Drawing from years of experience in both landscape architecture and the wood products industry, Zach breaks down how sustainable wood choices influence embodied carbon and improve the performance and longevity of built environments.
## What you'll learn
* How wood selection affects embodied carbon
* What makes certain wood products more sustainable than others
* Key characteristics that drive durability and long-term performance
* How small specification decisions create major climate impacts
* Best practices for choosing climate-smart wood materials
## Watch the recording